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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.50, 2,813.37 and 1,597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.50, 2,813.37 and 1,597.67 is: 2,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.50 : 2,813.37 = 1,597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.50/2,813.37 = 1,597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.50x = 2,813.37 × 1,597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.50x = 4,494,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,836.85/2,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.05

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